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Workshops

Baluji believes that participating in music-making can transform lives. Our workshops are for people who want to play music and also for those who like to be around music-making. Our aim is for people to have a good time in a musical environment. Some participants go on to join the Inner Vision Orchestra. Workshops are given by Baluji and other blind or partially sighted musicians who have skills to share.

All our workshop leaders are DBS checked.

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The opportunity for Henshaw’s visually impaired young people and adults to take part in the Inner Vision Workshop was very rewarding. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet Baluji and Linda. We enjoyed the sessions so much, we are looking forward to welcoming them for future workshops in the Greater Manchester area, so that more of our Henshaw's services users will be able to take part. George Ferguson, Henshaw’s

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We are the only promoters of regular events by blind musicians in the UK. We moved online during lockdown with a series of solo concerts and interviews with Inner Vision Orchestra musicians on YouTube Premiere and on  www.theBlind.TV  which is our web TV channel featuring blind people doing all kinds of interesting things. Now that the world is a little closer to normal, stay tuned for live performances near you.

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

'Inner Vision Orchestra play bloody great kick-ass music' - Charles Hazelwood

Blind Spot III, St John's Waterloo. (2021)

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

Sohini and Mahiwal, South Bank Centre. (2015)

We offer bespoke music workshops for all ages and abilities, for all blind and sighted people, all led by the talented and charismatic members of the Inner Vision Orchestra. These range from introductions to music or can include a broad range of subjects including Vocals, Arabic music, English folk, Indian music, Colombian rhythms, and Percussion. These can be held in-person or held online on Zoom and Jamulus.

Tel: +44 (0) 207 226 2094 

Email: info@balujimusicfoundation.org

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This was an amazing event which we couldn't have enjoyed more; it was a fantastic opportunity and a great privilege to have been able to meet and learn a little from a wonderful musician. BucksVision Member

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Sitting in a circle at a workshop; Baluji Shrivastav is playing the sitar, Abi Baker is playing the violin, Peter Bosher is playing the flute, Gow Ratnarajah is playing the mridangam and Kevin Staizabal is playing the keyboard.

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

6th Mar 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

Inner Vision Orchestra

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

20th Mar 2023, 11am

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

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The Inner Vision Orchestra Quintet with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Kala Sangham in Bradford

Sat 3rd June, 7:30pm

Kala Sangam Arts Centre St Peter's House 1 Forster Square Bradford BD1 4TY

Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. The second half they will be joined by members of the Inner Vision Orchestra for a selection of their world music hits.

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

Sun 25th June, 7:30pm

Customs House, South Shields

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

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Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav

Fri 30th June, 7:30pm

Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX

Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla.

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Music from the East with the Inner Vision Trio in Islington

8th July, 5pm

Islington Green, Islington

Music from the East with the Inner Vision Trio in Islington

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Blind Spot: Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Birmingham Symphony Hall

12th July, 1pm

Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Birmingham Symphony Hall

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE performing compositions on sitar, accompanied by  Yousuf Ali Khan on tablas and Linda Shanovitch on tanpura.

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Inner Vision Ensemble at the Waterloo Festival

14th July, 6pm

St John's Church, Waterloo, London

World music from the Inner Vision Ensemble

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Ragaria with Patricia Rozario OBE, Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Oscar Castellino & Mark Troop : Part of the Summer Music Festival at Holy Sepulchre Church London

2nd August, 6.30pm

Holy Sepulchre Church, London

On Wednesday 2nd August, as part of the Summer Music Festival at The National Musicians' Church, The Music in Community Fund and the Baluji Music Foundation collaborate to bring you Ragaria. Popular opera arias with Indian instruments (Figario with an Indian flourish!) and music from the world’s first Urdu opera Sohini and Mahival composed by Baluji Shrivastav OBE.

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Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Holy Sepulchre

16th August, 2pm

Holy Sepulchre Church, London

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE accompanied by Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla

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6th Mar 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

Sat 3rd June, 7:30pm

The Inner Vision Orchestra Quintet with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Kala Sangham in Bradford

Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla. The second half they will be joined by members of the Inner Vision Orchestra for a selection of their world music hits.

Fri 30th June, 7:30pm

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav

Baluji Shrivastav OBE Indian classical multi-instrumentalist will perform with Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla.

12th July, 1pm

Blind Spot: Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Birmingham Symphony Hall

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE performing compositions on sitar, accompanied by  Yousuf Ali Khan on tablas and Linda Shanovitch on tanpura.

2nd August, 6.30pm

Ragaria with Patricia Rozario OBE, Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Oscar Castellino & Mark Troop : Part of the Summer Music Festival at Holy Sepulchre Church London

On Wednesday 2nd August, as part of the Summer Music Festival at The National Musicians' Church, The Music in Community Fund and the Baluji Music Foundation collaborate to bring you Ragaria. Popular opera arias with Indian instruments (Figario with an Indian flourish!) and music from the world’s first Urdu opera Sohini and Mahival composed by Baluji Shrivastav OBE.

20th Mar 2023, 11am

Inner Vision Orchestra Workshop

All visually impaired people are welcome. Bring an instrument if you like, we also have instruments for you to play.

Sun 25th June, 7:30pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient

8th July, 5pm

Music from the East with the Inner Vision Trio in Islington

Music from the East with the Inner Vision Trio in Islington

14th July, 6pm

Inner Vision Ensemble at the Waterloo Festival

World music from the Inner Vision Ensemble

16th August, 2pm

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Holy Sepulchre

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE accompanied by Yousuf Ali Khan on tabla

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